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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 443.21 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 443.21 and 247.58 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 443.21 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/443.21 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 443.21 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 109,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,726.48/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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